Two men who died in the Stafford fireworks factory blaze have been named by detectives investigating the fire. The bodies of Simon Hillier, 41, of Mountside Street, Hednesford, and Stewart Staples, 57, of Bond Way, Hednesford, were found after the explosion at the SP Plastics Industrial Unit in Stafford. Mr Hillier was thought to have been at […]
The lives of nearly 1000 families in Staffordshire have been turned around thanks to a county-wide programme. Over 940 of all the hardest to help families in the county have now been turned around by the Building Resilient Families and Communities Programme (BRFC), Staffordshire’s approach to the government led ‘Troubled Families’ initiative to help bring […]
With Halloween night soon upon us and Bonfire night approaching many people are considering buying Chinese lanterns for their celebrations. Staffordshire County Council’s Animal Health Team is warning people that some lanterns can be harmful to livestock. If the debris from Chinese Lanterns lands in rural areas, the wire parts contained in some lanterns can be […]
For six members of staff from West Midlands Ambulance Service, their jobs are really set to take off for the next three years. They have just qualified as aircrew paramedics who will fly on the Midlands Air Ambulance aircraft based in Staffordshire and Worcestershire. Although flying from Tattenhill and Strensham, their role could, and almost […]
Cannock Chase Council’s ‘THINK – be aware who you scare’ campaign has launched to raise awareness this Halloween and Bonfire night. A Halloween themed Land Rover incorporating the campaign’s messages will patrol the District from Monday 27th October until Friday 7th November handing out leaflets with safety advice. The aim of the initiative is to reduce […]
Over the summer, young people from Rugeley have helped to brighten up their town’s indoor market by getting involved in a community art project. A consultation was held in June when local people were asked to give their views on Rugeley Indoor Market, which is managed by Cannock Chase Council. A major theme was that […]
A Cannock I.T Software Company is set to achieve ambitious growth plans after receiving funding from the region’s leading business support programme. Premier Software Solutions has received maximum grant funding through the Business Development Programme (BDP), an £8 million business support scheme part funded by the European Regional Development Fund, aimed at helping more than […]
Time to clear some space on your fridge, as the Cannock Chase District’s new waste and recycling calendars are on the way. The new calendars will be distributed to the 40,000 + households in the District by dedicated staff, over the next couple of weeks from the beginning of November. Councillor Carl Bennett, Portfolio Leader […]
Police are continuing to appeal to anyone who knows the whereabouts of a missing 28-year-old woman to contact them. Mihaela Milian, 28-years, a Romanian national, was last seen at 8:45pm on Wednesday 14 May in Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent. She has been described as being petite in height, slim build, very long brown wavy hair, brown eyes […]
One of Staffordshire Police’s most successful employees has retired after eight years loyal service, dog and pup. Police dog Alfie, a springer spaniel, joined the force in June 2006 aged 18 months. He was trained initially in the finding of illegal substances and firearms, their components and ammunition. He was licensed at the end of […]